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  • Covering Kentucky
    Pikeville man details his escape from Israel after missiles struck
    Kayleigh Randle
    LEX 18 Investigates
    Former worker appalled by conditions at emergency shelter in Lexington
    Leigh Searcy
    Covering Kentucky
    AirEvac Lifeteam nicknames its new medical helicopter "Dorothy" after tornado
    Andrew Lamparski
    Covering Kentucky
    'A Caring Place' helping fight back against social isolation
    Caleb Barnes
    Daily Forecast
    Looking dry for Friday
    Emily McKinney
    Covering Kentucky
    Baxter's Coffee begins rebuilding after devastating tornado in Somerset
    Ajay Patel
  • Denzel Aberdeen

    BBN Tonight

    EXCLUSIVE: Denzel Aberdeen joins "BBN Tonight"

    Sierra Newton
    Nick Mingione and fan, Asa, facetime his favorite Wildcat

    BBN Tonight

    FaceTime Fun at Kentucky Baseball Camp: Asa meets Devin Burkes

    Maggie Davis
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    HS Sports Zone

    Aly Doyle: West Jessamine High School's most decorated athlete

    Sierra Newton
  • National News

    • Heat in Eastern U.S.

      Heat dome set to bring unusually warm temperatures to the US Midwest

      Scripps News Group
    • Trump

      International perception of the US is falling, including among its allies

      Kadia Tubman
    • Israel Palestinians US

      Edan Alexander returns to US after being freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza

      Scripps News Group

    Scripps News
  • Pulaski County inmates spend the week picking up debris

    Covering Kentucky

    Pulaski County inmates clean up debris from tornado

    Kayleigh Randle
    Structure fire at a Lexington home

    News

    2 adults displaced after a Lexington home catches fire

    Web Staff
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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky’s Tyler Bell Headed to USA Baseball

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Lexington's Recovery Cafe celebrates 5 years of supporting community members

    Web Staff
    Memorial Day Weekend

    Daily Forecast

    Cool and gloomy Memorial Day weekend

    KY serves

    Covering Kentucky

    Tornado survivor finds strength in community as volunteers help clean up debris

    Alex Barber
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    News

    Person killed in motorcycle crash in downtown Lexington identified

    Web Staff
    Tyler Crawford

    Covering Kentucky

    Knox County farmer offers aid to tornado victims, free of charge

    Ellen Ice
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    Covering Kentucky

    FEMA individual aid approved for 6 counties impacted by deadly tornadoes

    Rosemary Kelley
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    Covering Kentucky

    LCSO seeks public's assistance in identifying armed robbers

    Web Staff
    Horsey Hundred

    Covering Kentucky

    Annual Horsey Hundred takes off this weekend

    Megan Mannering
    Gail and Paul Cline reunite days after tornado tore into their home

    Covering Kentucky

    London couple reunites for the first time after tornado, smiles through the pain

    Kayleigh Randle
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    Covering Kentucky

    Baxter's plans to rebuild after EF-4 tornado destroys south location

    Drew Amman
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    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky man steps up to lead tornado cleanup efforts

    Ajay Patel

    BBN Tonight

    "We're all in it together:" Day two of donations for Kentucky tornado relief

    Sierra Newton
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    Covering Kentucky

    Trial slated next week for suspect in Crystal Rogers' case

    Leigh Searcy
    Healthier School Meals

    Covering Kentucky

    Eligible Kentucky students to receive $120 credit for summer meals

    Web Staff
    Blood donation

    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky Blood Center asks O negative donors to give blood ahead of summer

    Andrew Lamparski
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    BBN Tonight

    WATCH: Kaz Brown joins "BBN Tonight"

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    Covering Kentucky

    Tornado survivors find temporary housing in state's trailers

    Karolina Buczek
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    Daily Forecast

    Good-looking start to weekend

    Emily McKinney
  • Laurel Tornado

    Covering Kentucky

    Gov. Beshear waives ID and vehicle document fees for storm victims

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Man arrested in connection with 2024 Letcher County murder

    Web Staff
    Pulaski County Detention Center

    Covering Kentucky

    Inmates in Pulaski County aid in cleanup effort after devastating tornado

    Erin Rosas
  • Teen on Plate Load Leg Press

    Covering Kentucky

    High school teens can workout for free during Planet Fitness summer program

    Erin Rosas
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    Daily Forecast

    A Very Cool Memorial Day Weekend Inbound

    Tom Ackerman
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    Covering Kentucky

    UK Athletics and LEX18 donation drive kicked off Thursday, continues Friday

    Ellen Ice
  • Laurel Tornado

    Covering Kentucky

    'Please help me': London-Laurel 911 answers 600+ calls during tornado

    Megan Mannering
    Beshear

    Covering Kentucky

    Kentucky governor awaits presidential approval for FEMA tornado assistance

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Buffalo Trace Distillery launches fundraiser to support storm relief efforts

    Lauren Minor
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    Covering Kentucky

    Laurel County church finds a way to continue services despite severe damage

    Andrew Lamparski
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    Covering Kentucky

    Son remembers mother killed in tornado as the 'glue' of the family

    Leigh Searcy
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    Covering Kentucky

    Whitley Co. house fire heard from miles away, victim identified

    Ajay Patel
  • police

    Covering Kentucky

    Dogs found in 'terrible condition' in Letcher County, owner facing charges

    Web Staff
    Somerset Church Destroyed

    Covering Kentucky

    Community works to rebuild after Somerset church destroyed by storms

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    Covering Kentucky

    AVOL Kentucky unveils new meditation garden at Stonewall Terrace

    Web Staff
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    Covering Kentucky

    Juvenile charged with additional murder charge after teen is presumed dead

    Web Staff
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    Daily Forecast

    Continuing the cool pattern Friday

    Emily McKinney
    Braydon Hawthorne

    BBN Tonight

    Braydon Hawthorne joins 2025-2026 Kentucky Wildcats

    Hannah Hamelback
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    BBN Tonight

    UK Volleyball vs. Pittsburgh in 2025 Shriners Children’s “Showdown at the Net”

    Pittsburgh Louisville Basketball

    BBN Tonight

    Jaland Lowe announced he's withdrawing from the NBA Draft

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    BBN Tonight

    Kentucky Wildcats baseball team helps tornado victims in Russell County

    Web Staff
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